Overview
In this activity , describe what is new and what remains the same in the revised NAEYC Position Statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice. You will come to understand the real and complex implications for the field.
Time
Plan on spending 1 hour to complete this assignment.
Objectives
LEARN - Compare and Contrast the 1997 and 2009 NAEYC position statements on DAP
Instructions
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Read this document.
LEARN - classroom - Your assignment is to use the Revisions Comparison Chart to compare selected pages of the 1997 and 2009 documents, list key revisions and provide a rationale for why you think the changes were made
- Read only the parts of the position statements as identified below-
- 1997 DAP Position Statement pp. 1-5 and 10-17 (You do not need to read the principles of child development and learning for this training.)
- 2009 DAP Position Statement pp. 1-10 and 16-24 (You do not need to read the principles of child development and learning for this training.)
- Use the blank Revisions Comparison Chart to complete your assignment.
- Turn it in via the Assignment Dropbox as an attachment.
Feel free to ask your facilitator for clarifications by using the Isidore Email.
Grading Information
This assignment is worth 10 points.
| Criteria | Advanced 9-10 pts. |
Proficient 6-8 pts. |
Expectations Not Met 5 or less pts. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Different and the Same | The participant included a list of at least 4 examples of changes in the 2009 revision
(5 pts.) |
The participant included a list of at least 3 examples of changes in the 2009 revision
(2 pts.) |
The participant included a list of fewer than 3 examples of changes in the 2009 revision
(0 pts.) |
| Rationale | The rationale addressed key changes in American Society and current research to support why the changes were made.
(5 pts.) |
The rationale was included for all of the items listed but did not reflect an understanding of societal changes or additions to the research.
(2 pts.) |
Some or all of the rationales were missing.
(0 pts.) |
Submission
Complete Step 2 by the end of the day on Thursday of the first week of the training
Where to Submit
The Assignment Drop Box, Step 2 Compare and Contrast
Who Submits
All individuals in the training.
Tips for Success
- Tip #1 Be sure to be read only the sections of the position statements that are assigned.
- Tip #2 When reviewing the “Where were you when..” document, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to get all of the instructions
- Tip #3 Use Isidore email to ask questions of your facilitator
- Tip #4 Be sure to read the rubric to see how you will be graded